My connections facilitate learning by allowing a varied resource base for my learning environment. The amount of information and access to this information I have has been increased by my connections. I use these varied resources in numerous ways for instruction and learning. My personal network has changed the way I learn as well as my knowledge and understanding. These connections serve as intellectual partners and connections that enable and facilitate critical thinking and meaningful learning in my network. When I have questions, I learn new knowledge by consulting my network. I can ask questions, compare answers and then reflect on the new learning as I develop an answer to the question.
Roger
Roger,
ReplyDeleteI think it is very cool to see how everyones' mind maps vary. Yours appears very efficient. I often wish I had a small network. The larger my network grows, the more confused I get, and the more time I spend on everything else that is not important toward achieving my goals.
You mention looking toward your network to gain knowledge. I hope you feel that you give back a good deal as well. I love sharing as much as taking.
-Marc
Roger,
ReplyDeleteI also consult my network when I need to answer questions. Have you found that certain networks are more suited for a specific type of question? For example, if I have a question about technology, I normally tweet it because I know most of my "techie" friends will tweet me back within minutes. In other instances, I access other, more appropriate networks.
Roger, I enjoyed viewing your Mind Map of Connections. Your map seems so simplified. I would enjoy it if I could reduce mine networks; but each one has an element of "need" so that my spider web seems as if many generations are represented on each page. I'd like to share symbaloo.com with you. I use it for my connections. As I make additional connections, I can add them to my Webmix under the connection category.
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